Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Scabbard with Strap Antique Gun Parts and hospital steward

and hospital steward

this is only the third infantry rifle that we have ever had

It also has a hand painted EGA on the face of it

while the sides of the crown show numerous holes

They may not be as impressive as the tank itself

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Scabbard with Strap Antique Gun Parts and hospital stewardOriginal Item: Only One Available This is great example of a scabbard for the rare US Model 1873 Entrenching Tool. It was used on the plains during the Indian Wars. It was a very light flat bladed tool and was short lived; it evolved into the heavier US Model 1880 1890. These scabbards are impossible to find on their own. Designed for use by the U. S. Cavalry during the 1870s, the M 1873 Entrenching Tool was produced at the Springfield Armory in high